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Leaked pics: Upcoming smartphones

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BlackBerry Z5: Leaked photos of an unannounced BlackBerry 10-powered device named Z5 have cropped up on the internet. The phone is said to be a low-cost version of the flagship Z10 smartphone and has rounded edges and chrome strip along the display. However, there is no word on the hardware specifications about this handset as of now.

Another 'upcoming' Samsung smartphone is creating buzz online. The smartphone with model number SM-G710 has been leaked online. Rumours about this smartphone say that it has a 5.25-inch LCD display with 1280x720p resolution and 1.2GHz quad-core processor. It is said to run on Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) and come with 1.5GB RAM as well as an 8MP rear camera.

Sony's take on a mini version of a top-end smartphone seems set to hit the market, with the latest leak revealing the design of the device. Xperia Blog has leaked images of the Sony Xperia Z1S, which will join the ranks of top models like Samsung Galaxy Note 3, LG G2 and Sony Xperia Z1 in terms of processing power. This leak comes just a day after camera samples of the Xperia Z1S hit the internet. Recently, Sony listed the smartphone on its website, but soon took it down.

Samsung Galaxy Note III: Smartphones manufacture, Spigen has posted a rendered image of the Samsung Galaxy Note III tablet on its website. The phablet is scheduled to be released on September 04. The image has generated a lot of curiosity as the look of the scheduled device had so far been kept under wraps. It is being speculated that even if the image is not that of the actual device, it may have strong resemblance to the final product.

Xperia i1 Honami: After Motorola, the latest upcoming Sony Smart phone, Xperia i1 Honami has got leaked. The upcoming phone will have a 20MP Exmor RS camera on the back according to a report in ePrice.com. The screen of the smartphone will measure 5-inch and the operating system would be Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). It is expected to be IP57 certified, making it resistant to water and dust.

Moto X smartphone: Moto X smartphone is the latest smartphone which got leaked. Google chairman Eric Schmidt was spotted with the white coloured version of the Motorola handset at the recent Allen & Co conference in Sun Valley. While the Motorola logo was covered by Schmidt's hand in all leaked photos, the design of the handset's back is consistent with the rear panel that has been seen in leaked images.

Cheaper iPhone: Another set of leaked images of the alleged cheaper iPhone have appeared on the internet. Consistent with previous reports, the device in these images has a curved body and is made using glossy plastic. The two images show a bumper case surrounding the device, along with the Lightning dock connector that was introduced last year with the iPhone 5. Apart from these, the phone has a 3.5mm audio jack and two speakers beside the Lightning dock, the images show. It has also been reported that Apple will go for multiple colour options for the cheaper iPhone, namely navy, gold orange, white, pink and green. Reports have suggested that the phone will be up for field test in June with about 1,000 units. It is rumoured that the handset will be priced between $300 and $400 and have casing made of polycarbonate.

Micromax Canvas 4: Micromax has released teasers of its upcoming handset called Canvas 4 on its official YouTube channel. The videos, with tagline "Can Life Be Endless," show a smartphone with a sleek body and 13MP camera. Expected to be an update to the popular Canvas HD smartphone, the upcoming Micromax Canvas 4 is speculated to have an eight-core processor, like Samsung Galaxy S4. The YouTube channel of Micromax states that pre-bookings for the device will start from June 28.

BlackBerry Z5: Leaked photos of an unannounced BlackBerry 10-powered device named Z5 have cropped up on the internet. The phone is said to be a low-cost version of the flagship Z10 smartphone and has rounded edges and chrome strip along the display. However, there is no word on the hardware specifications about this handset as of now.

HTC Butterfly S: It is expected to be launched on June 19, but its leaked images have already surfaced on the internet. The handset is an update to last year's Butterfly - which retails in India at Rs 45,500 - and is said to have minor upgrades. In terms of looks, Butterfly S appears to have the same body language and will continue to have the same 5-inch full HD display of its predecessor. It is said to feature an UltraPixel camera on the back, dual frontal BoomSound speakers, polycarbonate body and Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor.

HTC One Mini: Images of the upcoming HTC One Mini have been leaked many times in the past few months. The device is codenamed M4 and appears quite similar to its sibling, albeit a smaller display. It is rumoured that HTC One Mini will have a 4.3-inch screen with 720p support, 1.4GHz dual-core CPU, 2GB RAM, 16GB internal storage and 1,700mAh. It is said to feature frontal dual speakers, run on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) and have UltraPixel camera technology. Featuring Beats Audio sound enhancements, this phone is speculated to be launched towards the end of second quarter of 2013.